General Disc Golf Topics - www.DiscGolfersR.Us2015-03-31T21:09:33Zhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/forum/categories/general-disc-golf-topics/listForCategory?categoryId=1809917%3ACategory%3A9302&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTook a dinger.tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2015-03-23:1809917:Topic:26094472015-03-23T15:16:51.015ZJim Coonradthttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/MadDogCoonradt
<p>Right to the top of the head.</p>
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<p>Pretty ironic. I was showing Shaun Welch from Throw Colorado around our Cottonwood Disc Golf Course. We were actually talking about a possible redesign and making the place safer. We are getting two new courses in fairly soon so this project is on the burner. Some say it won't happen but I'm not sure. Anyway, Shaun had never played the course so I was giving him the tour and discussing the possible redesign while we played a round. On hole 7 we…</p>
<p>Right to the top of the head.</p>
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<p>Pretty ironic. I was showing Shaun Welch from Throw Colorado around our Cottonwood Disc Golf Course. We were actually talking about a possible redesign and making the place safer. We are getting two new courses in fairly soon so this project is on the burner. Some say it won't happen but I'm not sure. Anyway, Shaun had never played the course so I was giving him the tour and discussing the possible redesign while we played a round. On hole 7 we let two guys play through since we were holding them up a bit. We get to hole 8 and I line up for a twenty foot putt for par. All of a sudden, without any warning, I feel like someone has thrown a rock at me or a large piece of concrete has hit me on the head. Shaun says, "You just got hit by a disc". Those two clowns we let play through just launched a disc and had it go off course and they said nothing at all. No "fore", absolutely no warning. I start yelling that they hit me and the first lame thing to come out of the guy's mouth is "We didn't see anyone". I told them that they were not paying attention then. I didn't even realize that they were the same guys that we had just let play through. I told them that they should probably not come back if they can't pay attention. For God's sake they knew we were behind them and they knew there was a basket there. Simply no excuse for that type of behavior. I asked them if they wanted to pay for stitches and they said they didn't have any money and besides I knew the risk of being there. Two high school dumbas$es. Anyway, I opted to not get stitches even though it was a bad gash. I guess I will have a scar of some sort but at least some of it will be above the hairline. Here is a picture from that day.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/MoQW6swxykXGFqA4SM6T0HBWjYztB9z5I8mb297plSq-R2ggTd-6-FrLw9IucTGsiSewtvJrRVvVWPOLixYF7mLpoqdWadDM/DSCI0096.JPG"><img class="align-left" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/MoQW6swxykXGFqA4SM6T0HBWjYztB9z5I8mb297plSq-R2ggTd-6-FrLw9IucTGsiSewtvJrRVvVWPOLixYF7mLpoqdWadDM/DSCI0096.JPG?width=750" width="750"/></a></p> Disc golf for amputeestag:discgolfer.ning.com,2015-03-06:1809917:Topic:26090552015-03-06T19:58:06.643Zdavid slobodahttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/davidsloboda
Hello all, it has been a while since I have been on here and posted. In fact almost way too long. Recently, I became a below the knee amputee. So here is my question:<br />
1. What are the rules concerning amputees?<br />
2. Are we allowed to have someone pick up our discs if we can't?<br />
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I do have a lot more that will get us started for now.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
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Hello all, it has been a while since I have been on here and posted. In fact almost way too long. Recently, I became a below the knee amputee. So here is my question:<br />
1. What are the rules concerning amputees?<br />
2. Are we allowed to have someone pick up our discs if we can't?<br />
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I do have a lot more that will get us started for now.<br />
<br />
Thanks,<br />
Dave the memorial link?tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2015-02-23:1809917:Topic:26086332015-02-23T15:09:27.920Zharold kinghttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/haroldking
<p>link for livestream for the memorial 2015</p>
<p>link for livestream for the memorial 2015</p> Don't you hate it when someone gets a rule wrong but won't admit it.tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2014-06-23:1809917:Topic:26011042014-06-23T16:13:25.068ZJim Coonradthttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/MadDogCoonradt
<p>In fact my whole group got it wrong the other day. I was taking relief from OB perpendicular to OB and it actually took my lie backwards. They said I couldn't do that. The official rule is in 802.03 Marking The Lie, section D.</p>
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<p>If the position of the thrown disc is in-bounds but within one meter of an out-of-bounds line, the lie may be marked by placing a mini marker disc on the playing surface at any point on a one-meter line that extends perpendicularly from the nearest point…</p>
<p>In fact my whole group got it wrong the other day. I was taking relief from OB perpendicular to OB and it actually took my lie backwards. They said I couldn't do that. The official rule is in 802.03 Marking The Lie, section D.</p>
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<p>If the position of the thrown disc is in-bounds but within one meter of an out-of-bounds line, the lie may be marked by placing a mini marker disc on the playing surface at any point on a one-meter line that extends perpendicularly from the nearest point on the out-of-bounds line and passes through the center of the thrown disc, even if the direction takes the lie closer to the target. For the purpose of marking the lie, the out-of-bounds line represents a vertical plane.</p>
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<p>Really surprised because these guys were all experienced players as well. I knew I was right and threw from my mark where I had put it.</p>
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<p>One guy even had a rules book but either didn't find the pertinent rule or didn't want to admit he was wrong.</p> Course Design Conference: May 3-4 IDGCtag:discgolfer.ning.com,2014-03-11:1809917:Topic:25976122014-03-11T21:31:56.129ZChuck Kennedyhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/ChuckKennedy
<p>First ever course designer gathering open to anyone. Come learn about course design using the IDGC courses as an open air workshop and contribute your ideas or suggestions on the topics. Particularly effective place for top men and women pros to learn what's being done to advance the game and suggest improvements to make a difference for the future.…</p>
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<p>First ever course designer gathering open to anyone. Come learn about course design using the IDGC courses as an open air workshop and contribute your ideas or suggestions on the topics. Particularly effective place for top men and women pros to learn what's being done to advance the game and suggest improvements to make a difference for the future.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pdga.com/veteran-course-designers-gather-share-secrets">http://www.pdga.com/veteran-course-designers-gather-share-secrets</a></p> League starts in about a week.tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2014-02-28:1809917:Topic:25975362014-02-28T19:23:45.840ZJim Coonradthttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/MadDogCoonradt
<p>I can't wait. We might actually be having something on every day of the week this year. The best part is that I'm not running anything this year. I just get to sit back and enjoy it.</p>
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<p>We are kicking everything off with our fundraiser on March 9. Open to anyone who wants to join in the fun. First round at Cottonwood on March 9 at 9:30. Player's meeting at 9 AM. Second round at Widefield at 1 PM.</p>
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<p>Spring is almost here. Can't wait to change those…</p>
<p>I can't wait. We might actually be having something on every day of the week this year. The best part is that I'm not running anything this year. I just get to sit back and enjoy it.</p>
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<p>We are kicking everything off with our fundraiser on March 9. Open to anyone who wants to join in the fun. First round at Cottonwood on March 9 at 9:30. Player's meeting at 9 AM. Second round at Widefield at 1 PM.</p>
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<p>Spring is almost here. Can't wait to change those clocks!</p>
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<p>If anyone is interested in playing on March 9 you could contact Raymond Carr - raymondparkthecarr@gmail.com</p> What should I do for entry forms?tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2014-02-13:1809917:Topic:25967982014-02-13T06:21:34.929ZJim Coonradthttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/MadDogCoonradt
<p>I am running a club fundraiser in about three weeks. There will be four divisions, Open, Masters, Advanced and Rec. Haven't worked out entry forms yet. Are there any good premade forms or should I just make my own?</p>
<p>I am running a club fundraiser in about three weeks. There will be four divisions, Open, Masters, Advanced and Rec. Haven't worked out entry forms yet. Are there any good premade forms or should I just make my own?</p> inFlight Matrix Releasedtag:discgolfer.ning.com,2014-02-11:1809917:Topic:25967802014-02-11T03:45:34.196Zinbounds Disc Golfhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/inboundsDiscGolf
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<p><a href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/LxgTrYw8IcllE3r8QqQojuD*MNtGJHlEJKv-8w9LjV-8inv4I7NanpD*2YZMUjh35QzMKstjXtWn9H-meKRRcqoIZHFbNOyn/IFO99.jpg" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/LxgTrYw8IcllE3r8QqQojuD*MNtGJHlEJKv-8w9LjV-8inv4I7NanpD*2YZMUjh35QzMKstjXtWn9H-meKRRcqoIZHFbNOyn/IFO99.jpg" width="540"></img></a> I was given this disc a year ago I Believe that its a cyclone but could not find any info. Anyone know what it is or if its worth anything. Its in decent condition but has definetly been…</p>
<p><a href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/LxgTrYw8IcllE3r8QqQojuD*MNtGJHlEJKv-8w9LjV-8inv4I7NanpD*2YZMUjh35QzMKstjXtWn9H-meKRRcqoIZHFbNOyn/IFO99.jpg" target="_self"><img src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/LxgTrYw8IcllE3r8QqQojuD*MNtGJHlEJKv-8w9LjV-8inv4I7NanpD*2YZMUjh35QzMKstjXtWn9H-meKRRcqoIZHFbNOyn/IFO99.jpg" width="540" class="align-full"/></a>I was given this disc a year ago I Believe that its a cyclone but could not find any info. Anyone know what it is or if its worth anything. Its in decent condition but has definetly been thrown</p>
<p></p> What are you changing for 2014?tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2013-12-30:1809917:Topic:25948122013-12-30T03:33:50.867ZSheila Kirkhamhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/SheilaKirkham
<p>Just a little poke to get you thinking, about what you can do better, and where you can improve your game, and make your life, and disc golf more rewarding in the new year. here's some starts:</p>
<p>Should I/or Will I:</p>
<p>Try and keep a more positive attitude on the course at all times?</p>
<p>Accept my lie, and not blame the wind, or, anything else but myself for making a poor shot, or disc selection?</p>
<p>Possibly trying different discs, so, I don't get myself in difficult…</p>
<p>Just a little poke to get you thinking, about what you can do better, and where you can improve your game, and make your life, and disc golf more rewarding in the new year. here's some starts:</p>
<p>Should I/or Will I:</p>
<p>Try and keep a more positive attitude on the course at all times?</p>
<p>Accept my lie, and not blame the wind, or, anything else but myself for making a poor shot, or disc selection?</p>
<p>Possibly trying different discs, so, I don't get myself in difficult situations. Humble myself, and realize that ANYONE can teach me about disc golf at ANYTIME.</p>
<p>Come to terms that I haven't practiced my putting as well as I should have, and that's why my approaches need to be spot on.</p>
<p>Try to eat less fast food, and have more protein drinks, stretch more often, and learn to ice my muscles when they're tired, and relax, instead of getting into a putting competition, or playing video games.</p>
<p>Drink more water.</p>
<p>Sleep more than I think I need to during a tournament, and surround myself with people who feel the same way.</p>
<p>Not to ever criticize a tournament director, because they're doing the best they can. If you don't like it, volunteer more often, find out how tough the job is, you will be more gracious later. All the staff works the best they can to make your tourney a place you want to return to.</p>
<p>Keep your game within yourself, we all have bad rounds, or a shot you want back, don't bring down your group, and most of all don't effect someone's shot on a hole over because you decided to vocalize loudly on the course.</p>
<p>Be a better person, you will play better golf, and guaranteed you will lower you scores.</p>
<p>Happy New Year...</p>
<p>Sheila K </p>
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